Best Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors in Happy Valley, OR

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon with 10 years of professional work experience. I received my masters of social work from the University of Southern California; a proud Trojan, Fight On! I have experience helping diverse clients with depression, stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, grief, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage. I look forward to working with you to improve your quality of life!

Welcome and thank you for considering my counseling services. With over 25 years of experience as a seasoned counselor, I am deeply passionate about guiding individuals through life's challenges and helping them achieve personal growth and resilience.My extensive background includes providing support to 9/11 victims at Staten Island University Hospital and working closely with first responders at the Towers. These experiences have given me a profound understanding of trauma and resilience, shaping my approach to counseling At Walter Reed Medical Hospital in DC, I was in training specialized in assisting veterans with their mental health needs, reflecting my dedication to serving those who have served our country. My work has been recognized by the Governor's Office of New York State for my contributions at Woodstock '95, and I have been featured in The New York Times for my compassionate counseling approach.I offer personalized sessions tailored to your unique needs, drawing from my expertise in addressing addiction, grief, motivation, self-esteem, and depression. My approach is approachable, empathetic, and focused on supporting and empowering you on your journey towards a more fulfilling and happier life.f you are seeking a counselor who will provide compassionate support and guide you towards positive change, I am here to help. Together, we can work towards building a brighter future for you.

Hi and welcome to Betterhelp! My name is Sara November and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 15 years of experience, based in NE Ohio. My work has focused on helping individuals overcome a wide array of issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked with individuals and families struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and grief and loss. I have a special interest in working with individuals who are exploring behavioral change in conjuction with weight loss. My passion is helping others to realize that with support, they have the power to overcome tremendous obstacles and to attain a better quality of life. My approach to counseling is described as warm, empathic, and with a primary focus on tailoring treatment to each individual's needs. It's important to me that as the therapeutic relationship is built, we maintain an open dialog and constantly reevaluate efficacy. I believe in being consistent with therapy and tend to look for solutions that will provide lasting changes. Quick fixes are not something that I am interested in. I take an integrated approach. Thank you for taking the step of coming to Betterhelp. I firmly believe that asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do! My hope is that we can work together to help you find lasting solutions!

Hello, my name is Dr. Glover; I'm originally from San Diego, California. I received my doctorate degree from Oregon State University in Counseling with a specialty in Counselor Education & Supervision. I'm a repeat Alumni of Portland State University receiving a Masters of Science in Counseling with an emphasis on Rehabilitation and Community Counseling and a Bachelor's of Science in Sociology and Psychology. I'm a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, a Nationally Certified Dialectal Behavioral Therapist, a Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in multiple states. I have worked in the human service field for over 20 years. My experience allows me to walk through the journey of change with my clients in an empathetic, compassionate, and understanding manner. I have worked with individuals and couples, adolescents and adults. All experiencing a range of individual issues including but not limited to trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, addictive behaviors, parenting challenges, and career challenges. I have worked in residential, outpatient, academic, and correctional settings. My theoretical orientations are client center and individual therapy. Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. I view counseling as an interactive and holistic process utilizing experiential techniques. My role as a Counselor is to provide an atmosphere that will allow you the client the opportunity to grow and make your desired changes using interventions.